TSOP Michigan Empowers Detroit Communities with $15,000 in Microgrants for Black Philanthropy Month

Detroit’s neighborhoods, rich in history and community spirit, are seeing a new wave of support this August. The Soul of Philanthropy (TSOP) Michigan has committed to bolstering local organizations through microgrants, aligning with the annual celebration of Black Philanthropy Month. This initiative aims to empower those who have been the bedrock of Detroit’s community-focused efforts. TSOP Michigan is distributing over $15,000 in microgrants to ten Metro Detroit organizations, each playing a pivotal role in uplifting their communities. Recipients include the Umoja Debate Network and Mothering Justice, both receiving $2,500 to further their missions of youth empowerment and economic justice for mothers of color. The Steen Foundation, dedicated to community development, also secures a $2,500 grant. Additionally, five Detroit block clubs, integral to neighborhood cohesion and safety, each receive $1,000. The largest grant, $3,500, supports the Soul and Harmony Community Film Screening, a project in collaboration with PMG that promises to enrich Detroit’s cultural landscape. “We’re honored to contribute to organizations that are pillars across Metro Detroit’s various communities,” said Collin Mays, co-chair of TSOP Michigan’s steering committee. “These organizations give their all to uplift and inspire the people they serve. We hope that these grants will serve as catalysts for...